Donald Ray Griffith (80) of Greenup
Published on December 1 2024 8:23 pm
Donald Ray Griffith, 80, of Greenup, IL passed away at 8:45 am on November 29, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. The visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial with Military Rites by Cumberland County Veterans will be in the Aten Cemetery.
Don was born in Effingham, IL on July 3, 1944, to George and Edith (Vanatta) Griffith. He married Norma Niccum on April 9, 1967.
Survivors include his loving wife; daughters Tina (Heith) Beam and Tracy Morgan; grandchildren Sydney (Tristan) Brown, Reece Morgan, and Natalie Finley.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill Griffith.
Don was a farmer until retirement and worked at EIU (grounds maintenance) for 31 years. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967. In his spare time Don loved woodworking and carpentry. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Puppy Jake Foundation 3101 104th St. #2 in Urbandale, IA 50322, or St. Jude.
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